Academics
Faculty
Michael E. Battig
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S. Miami University; M.S. University of North Texas; Ph.D. Mississippi State University
Main courses Professor Battig teaches include Introduction to Computer Science II, Organization of Programming Languages, Database Management, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. His research Interests include software engineering, testing object-oriented software computer science/information and systems education.
Jeanmarie Hall 265
Phone: 802.654.2758
Box 279
E-mail: mbattig@smcvt.edu
Personal Web site: http://personalweb.smcvt.edu/mbattig/
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John A. Trono
Professor of Computer Science
B.S. University of Vermont; M.S. Purdue University
Professor Trono came to Saint Michael's College when the Computer Science department began back in 1982. He uses his computer (which is not just for email and searching the Web!) as a tool to solve problems that involve a significant amount of tedious calculations. Many of these problems require a mathematical model to simulate inside the computer what is happening in the real world. The computer can then be used to evaluate these “virtual worlds”, and examine their ability to predict the future. The computer can also be used to help determine how realistic these models are in relation to our own physical world. Introduction to Computer Science I, Data Communications, Operating Systems and Computer Architecture are the primary courses Professor Trono is responsible for teaching on a regular basis, and his research interests include: algorithm design and analysis, operating systems (and concurrency), discrete event simulation and modeling, minimal perfect hashing functions, and cryptography. Hiking, cross country skiing, and biking are some of the ways he stays active when he is not on campus.
Jeanmarie Hall 267
Phone: 802.654.2432
Box 243
E-mail: jtrono@smcvt.edu
Personal Web site: http://academics.smcvt.edu/jtrono/
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Greta Pangborn
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Cornell University
Main courses Dr. Pangborn teaches are Introduction to Computing,
Data Structures, Introduction to Machine Organization and Assembly Language, Programming Languages for Information Systems, E-Commerce and Advanced Algorithms and Their Complexity. Her research interests involve Integer Programming, Computational Optimization and Computer Science/Information Systems Education.
Jeanmarie Hall 257
Phone: 802.654.2791
Box 363
E-mail: gpangborn@smcvt.edu
Personal Web site: http://academics.smcvt.edu/gpangborn/index.htm
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Gregory L. Morrill
Instructor of Computer Science
B.S. University of New Hampshire; M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mr. Morrill's main courses taught are Introduction to Computer Science I, Introduction to Computing and Introduction to Computer Graphics. His research interests include object-oriented design, software testing and Human Computer Interface (HCI).
Jeanmarie Hall 255
Phone: 802.654.2399
Box 379
E-mail: gmorrill@smcvt.edu